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Daily Tech: New App Rates Toilet Paper's Eco Level
- Greenpeace has just released a new iPhone/iPod Touch app that will help you choose which toilet paper and recycled tissue brands are the most environmentally sustainable while out shopping. — CNET Crave
- Dell has just launched a new site called Della which is specially designed for women and allows you to customize the new Inspiron Mini 10. — Ubergizmo
- The New York Times has created the Times Reader v2 app (an Adobe AIR release), which utlizes more of the screen's horizontal space.
Do You Worry About Your Gadgets Being Green?
Greenpeace recently did a study on gaming consoles and found that the level of toxic chemicals used to manufacture them were higher than what's allowed in children's toys.
The study was conducted on a PlayStation 3, an Xbox 360 and a Wii, all bought in Europe (where they don't classify game consoles as toys). All consoles were guilty of containing toxics like Phthalates, bromium, and PVC — which pose a threat to both the environment and sexual development in humans.
Is That Mr. Splashy Pants?
If you've ever wanted the chance to name a wild animal, your time has come! Greenpeace is sponsoring a whale naming competition for the humpbacks traveling on the Great Whale Trail. The contest started with over 11,000 submissions but has been whittled down to 30 possible suggested names including, as you probably guessed, Mr. Splashy Pants.
Greenpeace Releases Electronics Guide
Eco-friendly, green gadgets are quickly becoming a staple in the gadget world. No one wants a car, computer, MP3 player or even lightbulb that runs on last century's "green technologies." In fact, many energy conscious consumers have started tracking their energy use with gadgets like the Wattson, a sleek and chic tracking device that enables you to learn about your own personal energy use through interactive play.
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Link Time! The Who Rumored to Perform at the Super Bowl
- The Who may be this year's act at the Super Bowl halftime show — Spinner
- Martin Scorsese will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Golden Globes — Collider
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks about his latest film Inception — Cinematical
- Hayden Panettiere is producing a CW drama about Harvard Medical School doctors — Zap2it
- You learn a lot about Lil Wayne in his upcoming documentary — Rock & Roll Daily
- Best news ever: A Super Troopers sequel is in the works! — MTV Movies Blog
- The Addams Family is coming to Broadway with Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth as Gomez and Morticia — TV Squad
- Grey's Anatomy writer Shonda Rhimes warns about challenges ahead for Meredith and Derek — Ausiello Files
- The organization Greenpeace is getting its own movie — Moviefone
- Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman shares his respect for music — HitFix
- Get ready for New Moon with these tech goodies! — GeekSugar
Label Guide App Defines Chemicals in Cleaning Products
Growing up, my mother always taught me to be a conscious shopper and read product labels (thanks mom!). This includes the material on a clothing label, ingredients in food, and even chemicals in cleaning products. It's astonishing how many household cleaning products contain toxic ingredients that can be harmful to your health.
Emma Watson Shows Her Stripes At Whisky Mist
Emma Watson was out at London's Whisky Mist this Easter weekend, looking fresh-faced and natural on her night out. She recently shot an ad campaign for Burberry — to be revealed later this year — and apparently managed to oust the other female competition from the shoot. It's been reported that instead of being photographed with other female models in the shoot as planned, Emma now will share the ad space with some male models instead!
The Not So Green Apple iPhone
Just when I thought Apple was finally getting greener, the environmental group Greenpeace decided to run tests on the iPhone to determine just how toxic its inner parts really are.
The Greenpeace tests revealed that the iPhone contains hazardous substances like bromine, chlorine and phthalates with the antenna containing high levels of bromine and the headphones containing high levels of PVC. The iPhone investigation also showed that the iPhone's battery is glued and soldered in to the handset, making it difficult to replace the battery or dispose of it appropriately.
Two Child Policy: Environmentalist Seeks Population Limits
Jonathon Porritt, an environmental adviser for the UK, maintains that contraception and abortion must be at the core of anti-global-warming policies. In a report to be published next month, the UK's Sustainable Development Commission, headed by Porritt, recommends that the government limit population growth with better family planning programs.
People cannot reduce their total environmental impact without reducing the number of children they have, according to Porritt.
Apple to Introduce Solar Products?
After receiving a low green ranking in Greenpeace’s Green Guide to Electronics, Apple has been making significant changes to be environmentally friendly. With the release of the MacBook Air, which includes a mercury- and arsenic-free display, a PVC- and BFR-free circuit board, and an aluminum case (plus less packaging), Apple's green score has already increased to 6.7. And now it has just filed a patent to place solar cells on portable devices.
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